Researchers Receive $2.8 Million Grant to Study Hidden Biases in Healthcare
October 25, 2019
UC San Diego researchers are leading a collaborative effort to understand and develop methods to help rectify hidden biases in healthcare.
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Blood Pressure and Stroke Risk Gets More Complicated
November 15, 2011
For patients who have suffered an ischemic stroke, traditional treatment prescribes keeping subsequent blood pressure levels as low as possible to reduce the risk of another stroke. A new international study, however, suggests this conventional approach may not be helpful, and could actually increase recurrent stroke risk – at least…
Qualcomm Institute’s CARI Therapeutics Awarded NIH Grant for Opioid Sensor
August 10, 2017
QI Innovation Space member CARI Therapeutics has received a grant from the National Institutes of Health to collaboratively develop a biosensor that will detect the presence of opioids in patients in recovery.
UC San Diego Health Ranks #1 by U.S. News & World Report
August 2, 2016
Ranked No. 1 in San Diego, UC San Diego Health and its hospitals have been recognized among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 2016-17. The annual U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” rankings distinguish hospitals that excel in treating the most challenging health…
Medical Research Influenced by Training ‘Genealogy’
January 4, 2016
By analyzing peer-reviewed scientific papers that examined the effectiveness of a surgical procedure, researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine provide evidence suggesting that the conclusions of these studies appear to be influenced by the authors’ mentors and medical training.
UC San Diego Health Revives Non-Beating Donor Heart for Successful Transplantation
September 15, 2020
UC San Diego Health is the first hospital on the West Coast to perform heart transplant surgery from a donor after circulatory death using a new portable organ care system. The investigational procedure could significantly decrease transplant waiting list times and improve patient outcomes.
UC San Diego Health: Excellence in Medication Safety, Pharmacy Practice
February 17, 2022
UC San Diego Health has become the first organization recognized as a Certified Center of Excellence in Medication-Use Safety and Pharmacy Practice by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists.
New Workshop Helps Doctors Avoid Burnout, Increase Wellbeing
March 1, 2013
…daily clinical practice with the long-term goal of enhancing patient-centered care and physician well-being through compassionate communication.
Philanthropists Ignite the Fight Against Cancer at SPARK Gala April 16
April 12, 2016
To rally the San Diego region in the fight against cancer, the University of California San Diego’s Moores Cancer Center will host its annual SPARK Gala on Saturday, April 16 at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar. The evening will include a three-course dinner with wine pairings, a live luxury auction…
First Patients in San Diego County to Receive Lungs with Heart-Stopping Approach
July 6, 2021
The lung transplant team at UC San Diego Health performed San Diego County’s first transplant surgery with lungs donated after cardiac death, an approach that could mean more opportunities to save the lives of those in critical need of new lungs.
